Average Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$1,987/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in North Carolina is $1,987 per week. This is 17% lower than the US average of $2,316.

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on 16 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$1,987/week

North Carolina

17% lower than the US average.

$2,316/week

United States

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses?

Chapel Hill, North Carolina pays Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $1,989 per week, followed by Raleigh, North Carolina ($1,812). Chapel Hill, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,206. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $1,987 per week, roughly in line with Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chapel Hill, North Carolina$1,989$2,206
Raleigh, North Carolina$1,812$1,812
How does the pay for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

Maryland pays Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,714 per week, followed by South Carolina ($2,069). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $1,987 per week — Maryland pays 37% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Maryland$2,714$2,714
South Carolina$2,069$2,069
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

HonorVet Technologies pays Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,206 per week, followed by THP Healthcare Staffing ($2,125) and American Traveler ($2,104). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $1,987 per week — HonorVet Technologies pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HonorVet Technologies$2,206$2,206
THP Healthcare Staffing$2,125$2,125
American Traveler$2,104$2,104
PRN Healthcare$2,092$2,092
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,062$2,062
PRIDE Health$2,053$2,053
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,051$2,051
Concentric Healthcare Staffing$2,017$2,041
Focus Staff$2,010$2,010
Assured Nursing$2,005$2,005

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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